Microsoft 365’s “secure by default” stance removes some tools used by security teams. Here’s how to work around the new restrictions.
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A Bad Solar Storm Could Cause an ‘Internet Apocalypse’
The undersea cables that connect much of the world would be hit especially hard by a coronal mass ejection.
Shopping for a Router Sucks. Here’s What You Need to Know
How much speed do you need? And what’s a MU-MIMO? We decipher the jargon and explain what to look for.
How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear
Need to be discreet? Here’s how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.
Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem
Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.
The Bad Batch Declassified: 5 Highlights from “War-Mantle”
The Bad Batch // AUGUST 2, 2021 Clone Force 99 answers the call of a distress signal from clone commando Gregor. Star Wars: The Bad Batch is here, chronicling the adventures of the elite squad Clone Force 99 following the end of the Clone War. In Bad Batch Declassified, we’ll explore our favorite moments from each episode of […]
Got Bigger Ears? Sony’s WF-1000XM4 Are Your New Best Buds
Sony’s noise-canceling earbuds are the best you can buy, so long as your ears are big enough.
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better
Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.
The Privacy Battle That Apple Isn’t Fighting
California has begun enforcing a browser-level privacy setting, but you still can’t find that option in Safari or iOS.
Cuba’s Social Media Blackout Reflects an Alarming New Normal
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action worldwide.